Character Relationship Map: Ben

Characters

• Danny (played by Lee Montgomery) — protagonist

  Lonely boy with a heart condition who befriends Ben the rat and helps him survive.

• Cliff Kirtland (played by Joseph Campanella) — supporting

  Police detective who investigates Willard's death and orders an exterminator to eliminate the rat infestation.

• Bill Hatfield (played by Arthur O'Connell) — supporting
• Beth Garrison (played by Rosemary Murphy) — supporting

  Mother of Danny Garrison, living with her children during the rat crisis following Willard's death.

• Eve Garrison (played by Meredith Baxter) — supporting

  Sister of Danny Garrison, residing with him and their mother Beth in the affected neighborhood.

• Joe Greer (played by Kaz Garas) — supporting
• Reade (played by Richard Van Vleet) — supporting

  Danny's loyal friend who assists him in communicating with and protecting Ben.

• Careu (played by Lee Paul) — supporting

  Danny's friend who participates in the efforts to manage the rat colony.

• Ed (played by James Luisi) — supporting

  Danny's friend and companion who helps him navigate the rat infestation crisis.

• Engineer (played by Kenneth Tobey) — supporting
• Kelly (played by Paul Carr) — supporting
• Police Officer (uncredited) (played by Frank Farmer) — minor

  Law enforcement officer responding to rat attacks and investigating incidents.

• Hydrex Pest Controller (uncredited) (played by John Rayner) — minor

  Professional exterminator hired to eliminate the dangerous rat colony.

• Observer on Sidewalk (uncredited) (played by Bob Harks) — minor

  Pedestrian watching the unfolding rat chaos from a safe distance.

• Mrs. Gray (played by Arlen Stuart) — minor

  Local resident affected by the escalating rat attacks in the neighborhood.

• George (played by Ric Drasin) — minor
• Onlooker (uncredited) (played by Leoda Richards) — minor

  Bystander observing the chaotic rat attacks and police response.

• Onlooker (uncredited) (played by Kenner G. Kemp) — minor

  Background extra observing events, no dialogue or significant plot impact.

• Truck Driver (uncredited) (played by Bern Hoffman) — minor

  Driver whose vehicle is attacked by rats, causing a fatal crash.

• Henry Gray (played by Scott Garrett) — minor

  Local resident connected to Mrs. Gray, impacted by the rat crisis.

Story Analysis

A lonely boy's bond with a rat colony escalates into a survival conflict against human extermination efforts.

Plot Progression

1. The Rat Menace Begins
2. Danny's Secret Friendship
3. Escalating Violence
4. Sewer Massacre
5. Reunion and Resolution